Robin Lord Taylor

Born on June 4, 1978, in Shueyville, Iowa, Robin Lord Taylor developed an early interest in the performing arts. He pursued his education at Northwestern University’s School of Speech, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in theatre in 2000. Following his collegiate studies, Taylor relocated to New York City to formally commence his acting career. His initial years in the industry included various roles that allowed him to build a foundation in both film and television.

Taylor’s career began to gain momentum with appearances in critically recognized projects. In 2005, he was featured in Spike Lee’s segment “Jesus Children of America” within the anthology film “All the Invisible Children.” The subsequent year saw him in the film “Accepted” (2006) as Abernathy Darwin Dunlap, a role that brought him wider recognition. Throughout this period, he also made guest appearances on established television series such as “Law & Order,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “The Good Wife,” and “Person of Interest.” He was also known for a recurring role on “The Late Show with David Letterman” as “Darrell, the ‘Late Show’ page with the fake British accent.” Additionally, Taylor showcased his versatility by co-creating and co-starring in “Creation Nation,” a live talk show performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and HBO Aspen Comedy Festival, alongside Billy Eichner.

A pivotal turning point in Taylor’s career arrived in 2014 when he was cast as Oswald Cobblepot, commonly known as The Penguin, in the Fox series “Gotham.” This role garnered significant critical acclaim, with various publications highlighting his performance as a standout element of the show. His portrayal of the character spanned the entirety of the series until its conclusion in 2019, solidifying his presence in popular culture. Following “Gotham,” Taylor continued to secure prominent roles, including Will Bettelheim in the second season of Netflix’s “You” (2019) and appearances in films such as “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” (2019) and the series “Kevin Can F**k Himself” (2021-2022). He has also lent his voice to video games, notably as The Outsider in “Dishonored 2” (2016) and “Dishonored: Death of the Outsider” (2017).